Slow Days

Feeling stressed

Under pressure, with your body tense and on alert.

If this feeling is heavy right now, you don’t have to hold it alone. Free support is available.

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Where it sits on the wheel

Stressed is in the outer ring, under Afraid › Overwhelmed.

Open it on the full wheel

A gentle prompt

What is one thing you could let be “good enough” this week?

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Something that might help right now

Breathing Space

A slow breathing guide. Some people find a few slow breaths help them feel steadier.

Feelings near stressed

  • Overwhelmed (one ring in)

    Stressed is being under pressure, with your body on alert; overwhelmed is when it feels like more than you can handle.

  • Pressured (also under Overwhelmed)

    Pressured names where it comes from, like other people and deadlines; stressed is how your body and mind respond.

  • Frazzled (also under Overwhelmed)

    Stressed is tense and on alert; frazzled is scattered and frayed.

About the feelings wheel

Stressed is one of the 104 words on the Slow Days feelings wheel, and the list of feelings has them all. The wheel isn’t a test or a diagnosis.

If a feeling has been heavy for a while, or you don’t feel safe, please talk to someone you trust or reach out for free support. If you’re in danger, call your local emergency number.